Author:Ramla Ali
Ramla Ali's life inside and outside the ring represents her ruthless refusal to quit and passion to fight for what she believes in.
In her first book, Ramla details ten key fights - a combination of life's constant challenges and real bouts she's endured both in and outside of the ring - that have shaped her remarkable rise to date.
From her arrival in England as a refugee to being drawn to the energy and spirit of her first boxercise class; from the adrenaline of her first amateur fights to how she often powered on alone, searching for a community of women like her, and her biggest win of all: letting love into her life.
Each relatable lesson is packed full of honesty and urgency, powering the reader on to become their own champion.
Ramla has been an inspiration to me and so many other people around the world. I hope you can take as much out of this book as I did. Long may the journey continue!
—— Anthony JoshuaRamla Ali is an extraordinary individual. Her immense strength is rivalled only by her compassion and she channels this fire with a cool head and endless determination resulting in a remarkable life, and a book that is a gripping and essential read.
—— Camilla ThurlowRamla is a role model for all women, strength and focus like no other. Her spirit and fight inspire me.
—— Katie PiperGloves Off is an affirmation of Fury's successes and a testament to his journey
—— Pitch MagazineBear is someone who truly grabs life with both hands.
—— Jonny WilkinsonAt the intersection of great adventure and deep compassion waiting with open arms (and perhaps some goat brain to snack on) is Bear Grylls.
—— Julia RobertsBear is mad, bad and dangerous. But I love him!
—— Cara DelevingneHanging with Bear is not for the faint of heart.
—— Jake GyllenhaalMen don't come much tougher than daredevil climber and adventurer, Bear Grylls
—— SunConfident about climbing mountains, wrestling alligators and challenging the wilderness to do its venomous worst...
—— Sean Coughlan , BBCGrylls combines derring-do with an easy on-screen personality. He is unafraid to entertain.
—— Elizabeth Day , The Guardian(This) adventurer is an extraordinary man.
—— Sunday Express[The Rodfather] might be the funniest book written since Roddy Doyle's The Van . . . There's a laugh on every page
—— Irish ExaminerAn inspiring ode to nature and humanity
—— Woman & HomeWell worth a read
—— Nick KnowlesRemarkable . . . An adventure memoir with a vulnerable heart, this is a winning book because it really humanises men's mental health struggles and acts as an inspirational guide to understanding yourself by reaching out into the world
—— The Book of ManHis story is an inspiration
—— Country LivingBy simply telling his inspirational story, Jake has become a mental health warrior; I never tire of his wisdom, and cannot wait to read [his book]!
—— Bryony GordonA chillingly vivid thriller in a fantastic setting - you can almost feel the icy Alpine wind on your face as you turn the pages.
—— T M Logan, bestselling author of THE HOLIDAYA tense page-turner.
—— Sunday Times Style magazineOne of the most eagerly awaited debuts of the year.
—— Sunday Express magazineThe nail-biting suspense and spooky atmosphere of Sarah Pearse's thrilling debut novel kept me reading until late in the night. I loved Sarah's masterful descriptions of the Alpine setting, the creepy history of the hotel, and the growing sense of danger as the hapless characters are cut off from the outside world by a massive storm . . . just as the realisation dawns that a deranged killer is on the loose.
—— Ann Gosslin, author of THE SHADOW BIRD and THE DOUBLETense, claustrophobic and chilling in every sense of the word.
—— Tammy Cohen, author of WHEN SHE WAS BADDark and suspenseful - I had shivers running down my spine as I read this chilling thriller.
—— Good HousekeepingAn addictive, creepy and twisting read. The perfect gothic story for a cold February night.
—— StylistAn eerie, atmospheric novel that had me completely on the edge of my seat.
—— Reese Witherspoon, for Reese's Book Club[A] menacing, creepy debut [...] There are echoes of Hitchcock and du Maurier, but Pearse has her own distinctive, emotional voice - one to be admired.
—— Daily MailTense, chilling and full of surprises.
—— Sun, Pick of the WeekLocked-room mysteries a la Agatha Christie are proving to be very popular right now, and this one doesn't disappoint.
—— PrimaThis atmospheric chiller has a few shocks up its sleeve.
—— Crime MonthlyA mix of whodunnit and psychological thriller with hints of horror, this fine debut [...] is smartly structured and often powerful.
—— Sunday TimesSpooky, chilling and claustrophobic.
—— ObserverThis impressive debut is a twist on the classic locked-room mystery in a wonderfully eerie Gothic setting. Its sharp prose builds suspense through a series of twists that will send an Alpine chill up your spine, building to an unpredictable finale. This clever, compelling thriller deserves to be a bestseller and marks out Sarah Pearse as one to watch.
—— Sunday Express S MagazineWant a book that's going to leave you chilled to the bone? This is it!
—— Fabulous MagazineSarah Pearse's chilling debut is making waves. The Sanatorium certainly has an eerie, cinematic appeal [...] With whispers of The Shining in setting and The Girl on the Train in pace.
—— Vanity FairI absolutely loved The Sanatorium - it gave me all the wintry thrills and chills. It was just wonderful.
—— Lucy Foley, bestselling author of THE HUNTING PARTY and THE GUEST LISTGenuinely scary and deliciously atmospheric, and one of the best books of 2021, this international bestseller is guaranteed to give you goosebumps.
—— Woman & HomeWhat a page-turner! Like Agatha Christie crossed with Scandi noir, and doing with Swiss mountains what Jane Harper books do with the Australian outback. Loved it, and can't wait for the next Elin book!
—— Andrea Mara, author of ALL HER FAULT